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Students with learning disabilities find acceptance at collegeBend BulletinBeacon, founded in 1989 by parents, is the first accredited school in the country to award bachelor's degrees exclusively to students with learning disabilities, according to the school. The college charges nearly $47,000 a year for tuition and room ...

How Google Glass could help children with autismCBS NewsThe wearable optical device known as Google Glass is getting another look as an aid for children with autism, CBS San Francisco reports. Annett Hahn-Windgassen must work daily with her 10-year-old son Erik on his social interaction skills. On any given ...

Sibling bonds inspire next generation of autism researchersSpectrumHaving a personal connection to autism can stoke a lifelong curiosity about the condition, as well as a determination to uncover its roots or develop new treatments. It can also make scientists more aware of the challenges that autism families face ...

Managing ADHD: MistakesCastanet.netMany people are not willing to accept they have ADHD. There are also a lot of misconceptions floating around about what the disorder is and what it isn't. For this reason, it is important to receive your medical opinion from a professional trained in ...

ADHD Goes to CollegeHuffington PostIt's spring and senior year of high school is wrapping up. Many students are discovering where they are going to college. Planning for freshman year and what it means to live on their own with ADHD is probably the last thing a graduating senior wants ...